Search Floyd County Marriage Records

Floyd County marriage records are on file at the Probate Court in Rome, Georgia. The court handles all marriage license applications and keeps certified copies of past marriage certificates filed in the county. Whether you need to apply for a new license or look up an old record, the Floyd County Probate Court is the office to contact. You can visit in person, call ahead, or start the process online before your trip to the courthouse in Rome. Staff can walk you through what you need and point you to the right forms for Floyd County marriage records.

Floyd County Probate Court

The Floyd County Probate Court in Rome is where you go for all marriage license and marriage record needs. The office sits at 3 Government Plaza, Suite 106. Both people must come in together. You can not send one person on their own or apply by mail for a new license. The court takes walk-ins during regular hours, and the staff will review your forms, check your ID, and issue the license if all is in order. Most visits take less than an hour at the Floyd County Probate Court.

An online application is available for Floyd County. You can fill out the marriage license form on the Georgia Probate Records website before you go. This cuts down on time at the counter. Both parties still need to appear in person to finish the process and pick up the license at the Floyd County courthouse in Rome.

Marriage License Fees in Floyd County

The cost to get a marriage license in Floyd County follows standard Georgia rates. Most counties charge between $56 and $76 without premarital counseling. If both people take a qualifying premarital education course, the fee drops by $40 under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1. The course must be at least six hours long, done within 12 months before the date you apply, and led by a licensed counselor, therapist, psychologist, or active clergy member. Bring the original certificate of completion when you visit the Floyd County Probate Court to get the lower rate.

Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $10 each in Floyd County. You can order copies in person or by mail. For mail requests, send a written note with the full names of both parties, the date of the marriage, and a check or money order for $10 to the Floyd County Probate Court at 3 Government Plaza, Suite 106, Rome, GA 30161. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the court can mail the record back to you.

Note: License fees are non-refundable in Floyd County, even if the license goes unused.

Floyd County Marriage License Requirements

Georgia law sets the rules for who can get a license. Both people must be at least 18 under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2. A 17-year-old can apply only if they have been legally emancipated, and at least 15 days must have passed since the court order. The older party can not be more than four years older than the minor. Both people must show up in person at the Floyd County Probate Court. There is no way to skip this step.

You need a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all work. If you were married before, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree or a death certificate for the former spouse. All documents must be in English. If a paper is in another language, you need a certified translation. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1, both parties must be of sound mind and have no prior un-dissolved marriage to get a license in Floyd County.

• Valid photo ID for both people
• Proof of age if no photo ID with birth date
• Final divorce decree or death certificate if needed
• Social Security number
• Premarital counseling certificate for the reduced fee

How to Get Floyd County Marriage Records

You can get copies of past marriage records from the Floyd County Probate Court. The simplest way is to visit the courthouse in Rome. Give the clerk the names and the date of the marriage, and ask for a certified copy. The fee is $10. Staff will search the files and print the record while you wait. Most requests take just a few minutes if the file is on hand at the Floyd County courthouse.

The Georgia Department of Public Health holds a limited set of marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. If the Floyd County marriage falls in that window, you can ask the state for a copy. The search fee is $10, and it is non-refundable. Mail requests to the state take 8 to 10 weeks. For Floyd County marriages before 1952 or after 1996, the Probate Court in Rome is the only source. The Georgia Archives in Morrow also has historical marriage records on microfilm for many Georgia counties.

You can also search for recorded marriage licenses through the Georgia Probate Records site. Keep in mind that printouts from this site are not certified copies. For a certified document, you must go through the Floyd County Probate Court directly.

After the Ceremony in Floyd County

Once the wedding takes place, the officiant must sign the marriage license. Georgia law gives them 30 days to return the signed license to the Floyd County Probate Court. The court then records the marriage and mails a certified marriage certificate to the couple. This usually takes up to 30 days from when the signed license comes back. If you need the certificate sooner, you can visit the courthouse in Rome and ask for a copy once the record is in the system.

The marriage license is good for 60 days from the date it was issued. Georgia has no waiting period, so you can hold the ceremony right away. If you do not use the license within 60 days, it becomes void. You would need to reapply and pay the fee again at the Floyd County Probate Court.

Floyd County Marriage Record Sources

The Council of Probate Court Judges oversees all 159 county probate courts in Georgia, including Floyd County. Their site has standard forms used across the state. The standard forms page is a good place to find paperwork you may need for your marriage license application in Floyd County.

For older records, FamilySearch has an index of Georgia marriages from 1808 to 1967 that may include Floyd County entries. The Georgia Archives in Morrow holds microfilm copies of marriage records for many counties. These resources can help if you are tracing family history or looking for records that date back more than a century in Floyd County.

State Marriage Records for Floyd County

The Georgia Department of Public Health keeps marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. If a Floyd County marriage took place during that time, you can request a certified copy from the state Vital Records office at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The fee is $10 per search, and extra copies cost $5 each when ordered at the same time. Walk-in service can produce same-day results if the record is found.

For a marriage verification, the state can confirm that a marriage took place on or after January 1, 2014. Use the verification request form to submit your request. This is useful when you just need proof that a marriage happened but do not need the full certificate from Floyd County.

Cities in Floyd County

All cities in Floyd County file marriage records through the Probate Court in Rome. The county seat handles all license applications and keeps marriage certificates on file for every city in the county.

Other communities in Floyd County include Cave Spring and Shannon. All marriage records for these areas are filed at the Floyd County Probate Court in Rome.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Floyd County. If the marriage took place outside Floyd County, check with one of these Probate Courts for the right records.